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Beacon Hill

NSW 2100 • Greater Sydney

7,814
Population (2021)
$51,064
Median Income
2.60 km²
Area
$730/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffluentInner City

About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a leafy residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, located approximately 18 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of around 7,814 residents, it occupies a hilly terrain at an elevation of 119 metres, offering tree-lined streets and a relaxed suburban atmosphere. The suburb sits between Frenchs Forest to the west and the coastal villages of Curl Curl and Dee Why to the east, making it a convenient base for accessing both bushland and beaches.

Beacon Hill attracts established families and professionals who value space, greenery, and proximity to Sydney's iconic Northern Beaches coastline. The suburb features a mix of brick homes on generous blocks, good local schools, and easy access to Warringah Mall and the broader Northern Beaches retail precinct at Brookvale. Community life is centred around local parks and sporting facilities, and the median household income of around $2,937 per week reflects the area's comfortable, middle-to-upper demographic.

Beacon Hill falls under postcode 2100 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wakehurst electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2100
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Northern Beaches
Federal Electorate
Mackellar
State Electorate
Wakehurst
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 151.26°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.60 km²
Elevation
119m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Chatswood Station
11 km
N/A (drive/bus)

Bus Services

  • E65, E69 — Sydney CBD (Express) 50-60 min
  • 178, 180 — City via Manly Road 60-75 min
  • B1 B-Line — Wynyard via Brookvale 45-55 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
N/A — no local station; connect by bus to Chatswood (~50 min total)
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Bus-dependent suburb; B-Line rapid bus to Wynyard is the fastest public transport option

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and suburban layout means most errands require a car, though local parks and some shops are walkable

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Beacon Hill by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Beacon Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Beacon Hill" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$730
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,250
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

14 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,457
Census 2021
7,814
▲ 4.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,288
Income 2021
$51,064
▲ 23.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,331
Born Overseas 2,298

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 430
  • 2. China 205
  • 3. Italy 183
  • 4. New Zealand 154
  • 5. Philippines 132
  • 6. South Africa 99
  • 7. India 64
  • 8. United States 57
  • 9. Scotland 55
  • 10. South Korea 51

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,709
Australian 2,374
Irish 874
Italian 858
Scottish 742
Chinese 417
German 259
Filipino 176
Dutch 157
New Zealander 114

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,074
Both parents born in Australia
3,260
Both parents born overseas
1,271
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.5%
No Religion
37.0%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
435 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,146 (14.7%)
15-19 years
564 (7.2%)
20-24 years
499 (6.4%)
25-34 years
651 (8.3%)
35-44 years
989 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,247 (16.0%)
55-64 years
1,050 (13.4%)
65-74 years
652 (8.3%)
75-84 years
428 (5.5%)
85+ years
162 (2.1%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beacon Hill close to the beach? +

Beacon Hill is approximately 3–4 km from Curl Curl Beach and Dee Why Beach, making it a short drive to several Northern Beaches surf beaches.

What is the median rent in Beacon Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Beacon Hill is $730 per week.

Are there good schools in Beacon Hill? +

Beacon Hill has Beacon Hill Public School (Government primary) and is within easy reach of several Northern Beaches secondary schools including Forest High School in nearby Frenchs Forest.

What bus services connect Beacon Hill to the CBD? +

Beacon Hill is served by express bus routes E65 and E69 to the Sydney CBD, as well as the B1 B-Line rapid bus service via Brookvale to Wynyard, taking around 45–60 minutes.

What LGA is Beacon Hill in? +

Beacon Hill is located within the Northern Beaches Council local government area in New South Wales.